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SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…

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Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool

Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.

LIVING IN JAPAN

As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?

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Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love

Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…

LIVING IN JAPAN

Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident

The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Former Japanese Porn Actress Threatens to Expose Bride Over Dress Insult

Mikami Yua thought she was just wearing a nice dress. Then a bride-to-be found the star's Instagram and they both went viral.

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Is Two-Tier Pricing For Tourists in Japan Discrimination? A Lawyer Weighs In

More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about…

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Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out

The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…